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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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